2018 Volkswagen Atlas — Fuel system, gasoline: storage
Published December 1, 2017 · Recall initiated: November 29, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V766000, published December 1, 2017 and initiated November 29, 2017. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2018 Volkswagen Atlas — Fuel system, gasoline: storage.
What's the hazard
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Atlas vehicles. The fuel tank may have been manufactured with insufficient wall thickness, potentially resulting in the tank leaking fuel. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity.
What to do
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AQ.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Model
- ATLAS
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2018 Volkswagen Atlas — Fuel system, gasoline: storage recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V766000 on December 1, 2017. Reported hazard: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Atlas vehicles. The fuel tank may have been manufactured with insufficient wall thickness, potentially resulting in the tank leaking fuel. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity.
What should I do if I have this product?
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AQ.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLKSWAGEN. Model: ATLAS.